Modern Maisonnette with 3 Bedrooms and Parking on the Kop van Zuid
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A+ indicating excellent energy efficiency
- Parking space included in the asking price, which is valuable in this urban location
- Bathroom and toilet completely renovated in 2025 with modern finishes
- Central location in Kop van Zuid with excellent public transport connections and amenities within walking distance
- Recently installed PVC flooring throughout the entire apartment including the staircase
Downsides
- Ground lease is only paid until December 2052, meaning future costs will apply after that date
- Monthly VvE contribution of 267 euros is relatively high
- Delivery is not expected until approximately November 2026, requiring a long wait
- French balconies only, no full-sized balcony or outdoor terrace space
- Maisonnette layout requires climbing stairs between the two living levels
Description
This maisonnette apartment is located on the fifth and sixth floors of the residential complex called De Compagnie, situated in the Kop van Zuid area of Rotterdam. The property is offered at an asking price of 620,000 euros, with buyer's costs applicable, and this price includes a parking space in the building's garage. The apartment has a total living area of approximately 121 square meters and a volume of 386 cubic meters. The building was originally constructed in 2005.
The living area is situated on the fifth floor and consists of a spacious living room measuring approximately 43 square meters. This room offers ample space to create different zones according to personal preferences, whether that be a play area for children, a spot for pets, or a quiet reading corner. Adjacent to the living room is the open kitchen, which spans approximately 16 square meters. The kitchen features matte black front cabinets that complement the light PVC flooring installed throughout the property in 2025. The kitchen is equipped with a four-burner induction cooktop, an oven, a dishwasher, a refrigerator-freezer combination, and ample cabinet space. The layout allows for the placement of a large dining table, making it convenient to dine while someone is cooking. Both the front and back sides of the living area have French balconies, providing access to fresh air and outdoor views.
Also located on the fifth floor is the first bedroom, measuring approximately 13 square meters. Additionally, there is a storage room on this level that currently serves as a walk-in closet, which adds practical storage space. The laundry connections for a washing machine and dryer are also located in this storage area.
A renovated staircase leads from the fifth floor to the sixth floor. On this upper level, there are two additional bedrooms. The second bedroom measures approximately 7 square meters, while the third bedroom is larger at approximately 14 square meters. Both rooms are of good proportions and suitable for various uses such as bedrooms, a home office, or a guest room.
The bathroom on the sixth floor was completely renovated in 2025 and has an area of approximately 4 square meters. It features a walk-in rain shower, a single vanity with a cabinet, a designer radiator, and a heated mirror. A separate toilet room is located in the hallway and was also renovated in 2025 in the same style as the bathroom, creating a cohesive aesthetic throughout the upper floor.
The property holds an energy label A+, indicating excellent energy efficiency. The entire building is fully insulated, and heating and hot water are provided through the city's district heating system. Mechanical ventilation is installed for adequate air circulation. The apartment also has fiber optic cable and TV cable connections available.
Residents of De Compagnie benefit from an elevator in the building, making the upper floors easily accessible. On the ground floor of the complex, there is an external storage unit measuring approximately 3 square meters, useful for storing bicycles or additional belongings. The parking space, which measures approximately 12 square meters, is located in a closed garage on the ground floor and is a mandatory purchase with the apartment.
The property is subject to municipal ground lease, which has been paid in advance until December 15, 2052. The ground lease contract runs until December 15, 2101. The homeowner association contribution for both the apartment and the parking space is approximately 267 euros per month for the year 2026. The VvE is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a reserve fund, maintains a maintenance plan, and has building insurance in place.
The Kop van Zuid neighborhood has transformed from a former harbor worker area into a desirable residential location with impressive views. The area offers a combination of urban living and tranquility, with all amenities within walking distance. Daily groceries can be obtained at the Entrepotgebouw or the Vuurplaat, while the Wilhelminapier provides cultural venues and dining options. The city center is literally around the corner. The neighborhood continues to develop with the addition of a city beach at the Rijnhaven and the Nelson Mandelapark.
Public transportation options in the area are excellent. The Wilhelminaplein metro station, served by metro lines D and E, provides quick access to the city center and other parts of Rotterdam. Various tram and bus lines stop in the immediate vicinity, and Rotterdam Zuid station offers good train connections. For motorists, the location provides good access to the A16 and A15 highways.
The immediate surroundings offer a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. Breakfast spots include Casa Dawn and City Lunch, while dinner options range from By Ami to Loetje Rotterdam for steak. Restobar VISTA offers drinks with a view, and the Entrepothaven has numerous terraces and eateries. Cultural options include the Nieuwe Luxor Theater, Hotel New York, and LantarenVenster on the Wilhelminapier. Pathé De Kuip cinema is nearby, as is the vibrant city center and the trendy Katendrecht area.
The current owners describe the apartment as their first home, where they have created a personal space over the years. They have gradually renovated and modernized the property with care and attention, and they feel the result is not just a house but truly a home. They highlight the combination of abundant natural light and the central location as special features of the apartment.
The property is available for viewing by appointment. The expected delivery date is in consultation, with an indication of November 2026. All measurements and surface areas mentioned are indicative and based on the NEN2580 measurement instruction, which aims to provide a more uniform method of measuring usable surface area. The listing information has been compiled with due care, though the agent is partially dependent on information received from third parties and accepts no liability for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or otherwise, nor for the consequences thereof.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloop regendouche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the description or features; only a shower is listed.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the 6th floor in the hallway ('in de gang'), separate from the bedrooms.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate 'toiletruimte in de gang' (toilet room in the hallway) distinct from the bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly states there is an 'inloop regendouche' (walk-in rain shower).
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment (maisonnette), not a shared living situation.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment, so the toilet is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly describes an 'enkele wastafel' (single sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
A heated floor is not mentioned; the listing notes a PVC floor, city heating, a design radiator, and a heated mirror, but no floor heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'Franse balkons' (French balconies) on both the front and back sides of the apartment.
Rear Garden
This is a 5th/6th floor apartment with no garden space.
Front Garden
This is a 5th/6th floor apartment with no garden space.
Side Garden
This is a 5th/6th floor apartment with no garden space.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned; only French balconons are listed.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned or implied.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment without any yard space.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is present in this apartment.
Waterfront
The property is located in Kop van Zuid, a waterfront neighborhood, but the listing does not explicitly state the apartment has direct waterfront access or views.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden exists in this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
Equestrian facilities are not possible in this urban apartment setting.
Small Livestock Facilities
Small livestock facilities are not possible in this urban apartment setting.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned or possible.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned or possible.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned or possible.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is completely flat with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions 'overweldigende uitzichten' (overwhelming views) from the 5th/6th floor in a central urban location.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view exists from this apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Rotterdam's Kop van Zuid is inland along rivers and harbors, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
Kop van Zuid is a harbour district near Rijnhaven and Wilhelminapier, making harbour views likely from upper floors, though not explicitly confirmed.
Remarkable Landmark View
Nearby landmarks include Hotel New York and Nieuwe Luxor Theater, and the Erasmusbrug is in the area, but views are not explicitly stated.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned in the listing. Only mechanical ventilation is mentioned, not air conditioning.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states 'stadsverwarming' (district heating) for heating and hot water.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Listing explicitly states PVC flooring throughout the property, not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
PVC flooring is specified throughout. Bathroom may have tiles but not explicitly mentioned for main areas.
Laminate Flooring
Listing specifies PVC flooring, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
PVC flooring explicitly mentioned throughout, no carpet mentioned.
Walk In Closet
Listing explicitly mentions a storage room currently in use as a walk-in closet ('inloopkast').
Home Office
No dedicated home office space mentioned. Living room can be arranged to taste but no specific workspace mentioned.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned in the listing.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. Ceiling details not described but nothing suggests exposed beams.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No private pool mentioned; this is a standard apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Walk-in closet is mentioned but no specific built-in wardrobes are described.
French Doors
French balconies ('Franse balkons') are mentioned at front and back, which typically involve French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Walls are described as 'gestuct' (smooth plastered), not ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Light PVC floor mentioned, but combined with matte black kitchen fronts which is less typical for Scandinavian style.
Modern
Recently renovated (2025) with new bathroom, toilet, PVC flooring throughout, design radiator, heated mirror, and modern kitchen appliances including induction cooktop.
Industrial
The area has industrial harbor history, but the apartment itself shows no industrial features like exposed brick, concrete, or metal elements.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm earth tones, or arched features.
Classic
Recently modernized property with no mention of traditional or classic architectural details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2005, making it modern rather than traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2005, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 2005, this is not post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
Built in 2005 with contemporary features including PVC floors, induction cooking, modern bathroom fixtures, and energy label A+.
Newly Build
Built in 2005 (20 years old) and listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction), though recently renovated in 2025.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
Listing explicitly mentions 'oven' in the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
No mention of a microwave in the listing. Not included in the list of kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
Listing mentions 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
Listing mentions 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. Description suggests a more traditional layout with dining table adjacent to kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing describes 'woonkeuken' (living kitchen) and mentions ability to dine while cooking, suggesting open plan layout.
Pantry
No pantry mentioned. There is a storage room ('bergingsruimte') but it's used as a walk-in closet, not a pantry.
Stove
Listing mentions '4-pits inductiekookplaat' (4-burner induction cooktop) which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
Listing explicitly mentions '4-pits inductiekookplaat' (4-burner induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment for sale, not shared housing.
Design Kitchen
Listing mentions matte black fronts creating a nice whole with the light floor, suggesting some design consideration but not explicitly a high-end designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
2025 renovations mentioned for bathroom, toilet, PVC floor and walls, but no mention of kitchen being renovated or new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states a parking space is included with the asking price and is mandatory to take.
Storage Room
Listing mentions both an external storage room of 3m² on the ground floor and a spacious storage room with washing machine connection on the 5th floor.
Garage
The features section specifies 'Soort garage: Parkeerplaats' meaning it's a parking space, not an enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, only a parking space in a parking garage.
Double Garage
No garage is present, only a single parking space.
Attic
No attic is mentioned. The property is a maisonette on the 5th and 6th floor.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
The storage room is mentioned as suitable for bikes, but it's a general storage room, not dedicated bike storage.
Covered Parking
The parking is in a 'afgesloten parkeergarage' (closed parking garage) which is covered.
Underground Parking
Listing states parking is on 'begane grond' (ground floor), not underground.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned. The storage rooms are internal/external storage, not a shed.
Street Parking Free
Listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) in the area, indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
Listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as available parking option in the area.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is included with purchase, not rented separately.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is included in the total asking price of €620,000 but no separate sale price is specified.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions VvE (Owners Association) contributions of €267 per month and includes a VvE checklist section.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Gemeentelijke erfpacht' (municipal leasehold) with the ground lease prepaid until 15-12-2052 and ending 15-12-2101.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 267,00 per maand)' confirming monthly VvE fees.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listed under 'Voorzieningen' (amenities) as 'lift'.
Private Entrance
It is an apartment on the 5th and 6th floor of a complex, implying a shared entrance to the building.
Gated Community
Described as an apartment complex in a city neighborhood, no mention of it being a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a maisonnette spanning the 5th and 6th floors, connected by an internal staircase, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
Only connections are mentioned, not an included appliance
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly states 'wasmachine- en droger aansluiting' in the storage room on the 5th floor
Laundry Room
There is a storage room with washing machine connections, but it is not a dedicated laundry room - it's described as 'berging' (storage) that also serves as walk-in closet
Dryer
Only dryer connection is mentioned, not an included appliance
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable is available which supports high-speed internet
Fibre Internet
Listing explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) in the features
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned anywhere in the listing
Ventilation System
Listing explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the features
Cable Tv
Listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) in the features
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned anywhere in the listing
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels in the listing. Given that the property uses district heating and is an apartment, it is highly unlikely to have them.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated), which in Dutch real estate terminology implies that all main components, including walls, are insulated.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated), which in Dutch real estate terminology implies that all main components, including the floor, are insulated.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated), which in Dutch real estate terminology implies that all main components, including the roof, are insulated.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that the property uses district heating ('stadsverwarming') for both space heating and hot water, meaning there is no heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery, which is very uncommon for a 2005 apartment without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property utilizes district heating (stadsverwarming) for both heating and hot water, features mechanical ventilation, and holds an Energy Label A+ rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.